Container Handling in Automated Yard Blocks : An Integrative Approach Based on Time Information Hardback
by Filip Covic
Part of the Contributions to Management Science series
Hardback
Description
The yard block of a container terminal is the central point of synchronisation for asynchronous container flows between deep-sea vessels and transport to the hinterland.
The structure of the block stipulates that containers are stacked on top of each other with only the topmost container directly accessible by a yard crane.
This book describes a holistic and integrative approach to container handling in yard blocks to optimise productivity by minimising re-handling operations.
The results provide insights for academic scholars as well as for experts from practical terminal planning and operations.
The approach presented is two-fold: first, a theoretical foundation of the interdependencies in decision-making is established using mathematical programming.
Secondly, operations involving uncertain container arrival information are examined on the basis of a simulation with a rigorous experimental design and statistical evaluation.
In this context, the book develops container-handling strategies and analyses the impact of a system for vehicle arrival management – the "Terminal Appointment System".
The findings presented in this book are the result of a close cooperation with experts at the port of Hamburg and build on previous research.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:313 pages, 78 Illustrations, color; 8 Illustrations, black and white; XX, 313 p. 86 illus., 78 illus
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:11/02/2019
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- ISBN:9783030052904
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:313 pages, 78 Illustrations, color; 8 Illustrations, black and white; XX, 313 p. 86 illus., 78 illus
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:11/02/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9783030052904